Special Olympics Europe Eurasia has collaborated with the Scort Foundation to enhance educational opportunities through football for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The partnership aims to create pathways for personal growth, social integration, and skill development. SOEE and Scort emphasize transforming lives through sports while promoting inclusivity across diverse cultures in 58 countries.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE) has teamed up with the Scort Foundation to enhance educational opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities through football development programs. This partnership intends to establish sustainable pathways that promote personal growth and social integration, allowing participants to acquire essential skills, build confidence, and cultivate meaningful connections within their communities.
According to SOEE President David Evangelista, the collaboration aims to transform lives through sports while evolving perceptions to foster a more inclusive society. He emphasized their commitment to expanding impact and strengthening local programs globally, ultimately creating an environment where everyone is valued and included.
Scort Foundation Co-CEO, Julia Lambrecht, highlighted that this alliance reflects their commitment to social integration and empowering marginalized communities. By utilizing the universal appeal of football, the foundation seeks to drive significant change and cultivate an equitable future for all.
This partnership also benefits from the diverse cultural landscape of Special Olympics in Europe Eurasia, which covers 58 countries across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia. SOEE promotes respect, inclusion, and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.
The Scort Foundation envisions a future where vulnerable youth thrive through sports, contributing to the creation of peaceful communities. Their partnership program, the Football Club Social Alliance (FCSA), implements educational projects that empower youth through sport and play-based activities. By advocating for the positive impact of sports, Scort enhances the inclusion of people affected by crises and disabilities.
Original Source: www.specialolympics.org
